Aerospace Technical Writer & Quality Systems Lead

Saab; Kirklin (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to serve as the local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors across shifts and generating NCRs, Inspection Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions in line with standards.

You will develop best practices for technical writing, uphold quality controls, and collaborate on continuous improvement in a government-contractor environment, delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline OR 3 years’ related experience in a manufacturing quality role required.
• Previous technical writing experience in manufacturing or quality operation is required.
• Ability to articulate technical product/process requirements for electro‑mechanical assembly.
• Interpret and revise written documentation/work instructions for consistency and efficient repetition.
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Self-driven and able to deliver high-quality results across a global team.
• Ability to work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local SME for technical writing and provide guidance/training for inspectors across multiple shifts.
• Report on writing performance and turnaround time to leadership.
• Identify common/repeated quality issues and establish corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop best practices for technical writing throughout the organization; maintain and update best practices as needed.
• Responsible for NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.
• Develop strong working knowledge of quality requirements defined by customer/industry standards.
• Facilitate and develop effective controls/solutions to provide high-quality products to customers within schedule.
• Act as primary contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments.
• Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative problem solving

Self-driven

Extended hours willingness

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM

Tools

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to serve as the local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors across shifts and generating NCRs, Inspection Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions in line with standards.

You will develop best practices for technical writing, uphold quality controls, and collaborate on continuous improvement in a government-contractor environment, delivering high-quality results.